Plateau State Government has imposed a 48-hour curfew on Jos North Local Government Area following a deadly security incident in the area.
The curfew, which takes immediate effect from midnight of March 29 to April 1, 2026, was announced in response to an attack at Gari Ya Waye community in Angwan Rukuba that resulted in loss of lives and left several others injured.
In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Lohya Ramnap, Governor Caleb Mutfwang said the decision was taken in conjunction with security agencies to restore calm and prevent further breakdown of law and order.
“Following the tragic security incident that occurred at Gari Ya Waye community Angwan Rukuba, today, Sunday, 29th March 2028, resulting in the loss of lives, while several others sustained varying degrees of injuries.”
”The Plateau State Government in conjunction with security agencies wishes to inform the general public of the imposition of a 48-hour curfew within Jos North Local government Area with immediate effect, commencing from 12 midnight of 29th March, to 1st April, 2026.’ ‘
It assured residents that security operatives have been deployed to apprehend those responsible and bring them to justice.
The statement urged residents of Jos North to remain calm, stay indoors, and cooperate with security agencies by providing useful information to aid ongoing investigations.
The government reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding lives and property while working to restore peace in the affected community.
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